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Would unopened cream cheese frosting 6 years past expiration date be ok? Was in cupboard the whole time.
I recently came across an unopened container of cream cheese frosting that has been stored in my pantry. However, I realized it’s six years past its expiration date.
The packaging is intact, and it’s been kept at a stable room temperature.
I’m wondering if it’s still safe to use, or if there are any risks I should consider.
Has anyone else encountered a similar situation, and what was the outcome? Would love to hear opinions or any expert advice!
LizUse it for a gingerbread house this holiday season instead of eating it
Luzrisking missing a couple of days of work over $6 worth of icing is not very frugal.
JaniceI’m not huge on having to pay attention to sell buy dates, but six years is way out of my comfort zone.
SherylI used to work at a food bank and you would be suprised how much food is good past expiration date. It’s loaded with preservatives and hardly any real ingredients lol
CalicoOpen it. If it looks okay, taste it.
June“When in doubt, throw it out” has saved a lot of folks from gut wrenching sickness.
HeatherRoom temp blend/mix together. 1/2 stick of butter
1/2 brick of cream cheese
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1 & 1/2 cups powdered sugarYou’ll have about a cup or so of vanilla butter cream-cheese frosting.
CindyBeing frugal isn’t worth being sick. Toss it. You can get new at the Dollar store.
AnnaYou can’t eat that, the only exception would be if it’s been in the freezer this whole time.
AmyI would open it and give it the sniff test. If it passes, try just a tiny taste test.
I don’t throw things out just because of a date if it has never been opened. Worth a try.
KathleenIf it is, it was probably never ok to consume anyway.
KaylaCost/benefit analysis. Is it worth it to save $3? How much is your time/peace worth if you were to become ill?
MargaretNot really but I would open it to see what’s what. Nothing to loose.
LarindaThere is frugal and then there’s borderline hoarding. The key, and wisdom, is to know the line between them. Never be frugal in areas that can cost you your health. ~ a nurse
BettyOnce you have food poisoning, you will never experiment with expiration dates
KariThere are better ways to save money than to risk being sick. Health over savings.
SueI don’t play with dairy or meat items. A few days, maybe a month or two on truly canned items, but nothing in a box, bag or plastic.
GinaWhat the hell kind of life you living where you contemplate eating something expired that long ago and only costs $2 to replace!?
KathyI don’t go by expiration dates normally but absolutely throw it out
DeniseI wouldn’t chance it. My mom would always say, “If in doubt, throw it out.”
StephanieThere’s a fine line between frugality and stupidity. And food poisoning.
LindaI wouldn’t eat anything 6 years past the expiration. If it last that long there has to be something wrong with it.
MicheleBetter then starving sadly. A lot of the stuff donated is expired
JaneYou must be joking it’s cheese and it 6 yrs past its use by date. Dates on dairy etc are there for a reason.
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